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US Economy Contracts as Treasury Adjusts Debt Strategy

5/5/2025

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The US economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1, its first negative GDP in three years, due to rising imports.
The Treasury aims to issue $125 billion in new securities, adjusting its debt buyback program to improve liquidity.
Treasury yields fluctuate amid trade policy uncertainties and inflation concerns, affecting investor interest.
In the Philippines, T-bill and T-bond rates vary based on local economic data and anticipated central bank rate cuts.
The local bond market shows resilience, bolstered by low inflation and a favorable monetary policy outlook.

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Story summary

The US economy shrank by 0.3% in Q1, its first negative GDP in three years, due to rising imports.
The Treasury aims to issue $125 billion in new securities, adjusting its debt buyback program to improve liquidity.
Treasury yields fluctuate amid trade policy uncertainties and inflation concerns, affecting investor interest.
In the Philippines, T-bill and T-bond rates vary based on local economic data and anticipated central bank rate cuts.
The local bond market shows resilience, bolstered by low inflation and a favorable monetary policy outlook.